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18 - User's Manual
Focus Assist (IP8151P only)
Please follow the steps to ne-tune the camera focus:
1. Adjust the C- or CS-mount ring and x the shooting direction.
2. Click “on“ to enable the focus assist function, then the Live Video Window will become full screen for
precise focus adjustment�
3� Push the focus assist button on the back panel of the camera, then a floating indicator will be
displayed on screen showing detailed focus information, which will change in accordance with the
manual adjustment�
4. Continue pushing the button to zoom in on the target area for ne tuning.
5. Click the “Esc” button to leave the full screen mode.
6. The Video Stream will become “FA” as shown on the right.
Iris Adjustment (IP8151P only)
The camera comes with a P-iris lens, which controls the iris with extreme precision with its built-in
stepping motor� By using software controls, the lens maintains the iris opening at an optimal level at
all times, resulting in superior sharpness and depth of eld as well as image quality. Before using this
function, please refer to Audio and Video on page 54 to enable “manual iris” mode rst.
Global View: Click on this item to display the Global
View window� The Global View window contains a full
view image (the largest frame size of the captured
video) and a floating frame (the viewing region of
the current video stream). The oating frame allows
users to control the e-PTZ function (Electronic
Pan/Tilt/Zoom)� For more information about e-PTZ
operation, please refer to E-PTZ Operation on page
77� For more information about how to set up the
viewing region of the current video stream, please
refer to Viewing Windows on page 61�
The viewing region of
the curruent video
stream
The largest frame size
BEST FOCUS
325/325
FOCUS VALUE
220/325
The pink bar variates according to current focus value.
The pink bar reaches the peak while reaching the best focus.
Focus Assist Button (IP18151P Only)
wider apertures,
shorter depth of eld
smaller apertures,
longer depth of eld